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Updated Roller Blinds

This DIYer took an old roller blind and gave it an updated look. It took some simple tools such as a hacksaw, a drill and a box cutter. For complete instructions, including a how-to video, visit The Carpenter’s Daughter

Flag Art

These old bamboo blinds have a new life as an American flag. Just remove the headrail of the blinds by cutting the string that holds it together and tie it off to prevent unraveling. Then grab your patriotic paint and get started.

Pendant Lamps

There’s an artist takes old wooden blinds and turns them into pendant lamps. He got started reusing blinds and other items for projects when he was young. His repurposed blind pendants come in 12 different styles.

Play Road Barriers

If you have young children, here’s a fun project. Take some old wooden blinds and transform them into road barriers. Grab some bright orange tape to hold them in place and create barriers and other road signs for fun car and truck playtime.